Translation of Japanese word "卵" to English

卵

Q: What is the definition of the Japanese word "卵"?

The Japanese word "卵" is defined as: "An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell during its development. The (usually) non-developing, edible egg (sense 1.1) of a domestic fowl such as a duck, goose, or, especially, chicken; the contents of such an egg or eggs used as food."

たまご

[tamago]

IPA: /tamago/

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Meaning

Noun

An approximately spherical or ellipsoidal body produced by birds, insects, reptiles, and other animals, often housing an embryo within a membrane or shell during its development. The (usually) non-developing, edible egg (sense 1.1) of a domestic fowl such as a duck, goose, or, especially, chicken; the contents of such an egg or eggs used as food.

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How to use

卵 (tamago) — 'egg'. 卵料理 (tamago ryouri) — egg dish. 目玉焼き (medamayaki) — fried egg. 卵を割る (tamago wo waru) — crack an egg.

🇬🇧 English

egg

Usage GuideSomething laid by a bird.

Pronunciation Guide

Japanese Kanji: 卵
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): たまご
Romaji Transcription: tamago

Example Sentences

卵は食料です。

Eggs are food.

卵が好きなので買います。

たまごがすきなのでかいます。

I buy eggs because I like them.

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Synonyms

egg (especially cooked, restaurant style)egg (loanword)chicken egg (formal)

Common phrases

目玉焼き— fried egg / sunny-side up

This concept in other languages

🇬🇧English:egg 🇪🇸Spanish:huevo 🇵🇱Polish:jajko

Frequency rank: #153 in Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Japanese word "卵" mean?▼

The Japanese word "卵" means "egg" in English.

How do you pronounce the Japanese word "卵"?▼

The word "卵" is read as "たまご" (tamago). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.

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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Something laid by a bird.".

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卵

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